Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak says releasing Bryant is not a consideration right now.

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The lack of those assets is the fault of team management (Jim Buss, Mitch Kupchak) in assembling their roster.

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Jerry Buss has groomed his son Jim to replace him in day-to-day operations assisted by astute General Manager, Mitch Kupchak.

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Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak criticized his player's actions in a statement Tuesday, but said the team will continue to support him.

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Rather, it was the pitch that Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and All-Star Kobe Bryant made to 2-time MVP Steve Nash to join Los Angeles that filtered through the crowd like the wave.

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From basketball minds like Jerry West (wise enough to draft Magic Johnson) through Mitch Kupchak (wise enough to steal Pau Gasol from Memphis), or coaching talents such as Pat Riley through Phil Jackson who each earned the Purple and Gold 5 championship banners apiece, Dr. Jerry Buss has been the anti-Jerry Jones (owner of the Dallas Cowboys).

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